Historic Photography

You can find historic photos from the city of Kent's history below, as well as the story behind each photo. If you're interested in purchasing or using a photo you see below, please contact us and include the name of the photo.

Erie Depot Movie Extras 1922Kent HomeHale Thompson 1927Ray's Place

An historic photo of Ray's Place in downtown Kent

A gathering at the Seneca Chain factory

A gathering at the Seneca Chain factory

Having fun at Twin Coach, a vehicle manufacturing company once located in KentAtlantic and Great Western Railroad car shopsThe original Stow St. foot bridge spanning the Cuyahoga RiverIllustration of the Erie Railroad yardEarly Steam locomotive, Kent. (date unknown) Atlantic & Great Western steam engine, circa 1865Photo (possibly) showing the inaugural run of the Atlantic & Great Western to KentAtlantic & Great Western steam engine, circa 1870Looking toward the Depot on Franklin Ave.View of the Snack Shop inside the DepotLooking down the Cuyahoga toward the Erie Railroad car shops